falsely-represented
|false-ly-rep-re-sent-ed|
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/ˈfɔlsli ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/
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/ˈfɔːlsli ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪd/
(falsely represent)
presented or depicted untruthfully
Etymology
'falsely-represented' originates from English, formed by the adverb 'falsely' (ultimately from Latin 'falsus', 'deceived; erroneous') and the past participle 'represented' from the verb 'represent' (from Latin 'repraesentare', 'to make present; to present before').
'falsely' came into English via Old French 'fals/faus' from Latin 'falsus'. 'Represent' entered English via Middle French 'représenter' and Middle English 'representen' from Latin 'repraesentare'. The modern English compound 'falsely-represented' arose by combining 'falsely' with the past participle 'represented'.
Originally, 'represent' meant 'to make present again' or 'to present before'; it later broadened to 'to depict, describe, or stand for.' With 'falsely', the compound took on the sense of being 'depicted untruthfully' or 'presented under false claims.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
described, portrayed, or presented in a way that is untrue or inaccurate; misrepresented.
The brochure included several falsely-represented features that the device didn’t actually offer.
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Adjective 2
offered, marketed, or sold under false claims, especially in a legal or consumer-protection context.
Customers may seek reimbursement for falsely-represented services under the statute.
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Adjective 3
depicted or characterized so as to give a wrong impression about a person’s actions, motives, or identity.
He claimed the article was a falsely-represented account of his career.
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Last updated: 2025/08/09 14:59